The Experience

Only birds and bells break the bubble around this handsome B&B, set in quiet gardens near Marsilly port. The old stables of Stephane’s family home are transformed: soaring beams, elegant stone, huge terrace doors, a window to the cellar…You can slip into the pool after a day on the beach or brew a coffee and sit by the wood-burner flipping through magazines. At night, find snowy linen, original art, perhaps an antique desk or African carving. And in the morning, a homemade feast with traditional breads, tarts and more; nothing is any trouble for sweet Corinne. Hike or cycle coastal paths, golf, sail, visit historic Rochefort or La Rochelle…

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Essentials

Swimming pool

Hot tub

Garden

Open fire / woodburner

Breakfast included

Breakfast available

Meals available

Oven

Parking on premises

Free parking nearby

WiFi

Spa

Central heating

Limited mobility

Wheelchair access

Mobile reception

Hob

Bar

Barbecue

Licensed premises

Vegetarian meals

Paid parking nearby

Accessible by public transport

Air conditioning

Relaxation areas

Washing machine

Tennis court

Microwave oven

No smoking

Credit cards

Working farm

Owner has pets

Dishwasher

Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor

Books and toys

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Stair gates

High chair

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available

Food courses

Kayaking

Other courses

Sailing

Surfing

Wild swimming

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Information & pricing

Booking information

Check in

5pm

Booking restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 nights July-October.

Closed

Rarely.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property

Meals

Restaurants within walking distance.

Pricing

Nightly price

from €85

Surcharges

Extra bed €28.

5 Doubles

From €85

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Reviews

One of the best BnB’s we have ever stayed in! From the warm welcome to the beautifully decorated rooms, the lovely relaxing living spaces and delightfully landscaped garden and pool to the delicious breakfasts....Everything was perfect! Corine has added lots of thoughtful touches to make a stay here truely memorable. It’s a great base to explore the area around La Rochelle with easy access to île de Rè and wonderful fresh seafood only a stones through away. Highly recommended!

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Helen, Clermont ferrandAug 2018

Un banc au soleil is a real oasis in the quiet village Marsilly. Stephane and Corinne have done an amazing conversion and created something really special, decorated with beautiful artefacts from their stay in Cameroon. Corinne could not have been more welcoming, she was warm and relaxed, the sort of person you would like to get to know better. Unfortunately the sun did not shine so we did not use the pool but loved our stay nevertheless (6 go cycling in France).

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Susan, BristolJun 2016

We stayed for 3 lovely days and were overwhelmed by Corinne and Stephane's welcome. The Gite is beautifully designed and very well planned in a contemporary manner. Nearby are very good and modest seafood restos. Overall, is perfect for a visit to Charentes. Stay awhile!